The weight of a guitar is important for a variety of reasons. Not just the obvious of how heavy will it be when playing it but it can also indicate the quality and tone of the guitar. As someone smaller (alright, weaker) then I get on better with lighter guitars. A really heavy Les Paul …
The neck or fretboard radius is an important aspect of how a guitar plays and feels. The style of music you play will guide your choice of neck radius. So what is the neck radius of a Fender Stratocaster? Most Fender Stratocasters have a 9.5″ (241mm) radius. Originally Strats had a 7.25″ radius but in …
How much a guitar weighs is one of the main considerations that goes into buying a new one. The weight impacts on how comfortable it is to play and how it feels to pick up, stand with etc. So how much does a Gibson Les Paul weigh? The average Gibson Les Paul weighs 9 – …
The weight of a guitar is important. It is big part of how the guitar feels and how comfortable it is to play. So how much does a Fender Stratocaster weigh? The average Fender Stratocaster weighs 7 – 8lbs, or 3 – 3.8kg. But if you want the specific weight of a certain type or …
How many frets and the scale length of a guitar is important to the feel of it and how it plays. So how many frets does a Fender Stratocaster have? Most Fender Stratocasters have either 21 or 22 frets as standard. It depends on the model of Strat as to whether it’s 21 or 22. …
Squier are probably the biggest entry level guitar brand. Owned by Fender, they account for so many first time guitars for beginners or those looking for an affordable but decent instrument. But are Squier guitars good? They are hugely popular with those looking to buy their first guitar and want a good entry point. And …
The Fender Esquire is often forgotten and overlooked but it had a pivotal role in the success of Fender and the Telecaster (originally know as the Broadcaster). It was the first solid body electric guitar – ever! And the far more famous Telecaster came from the Esquire. So it deserves its place in the history …
The Fender Jaguar and Mustang are two of Fender’s most iconic guitars. Not as popular or instantly recognizable as a Stratocaster or Telecaster, they still have a rich history and have been played by some of the most famous guitarists. But you might not be as familiar with them as those more well known guitars. …
Fender are probably the biggest makers of guitars and amplifiers in the world. They are an enormous company with an amazing history. But what about that history – who owns Fender? Servco Pacific Inc bought the majority of shares in 2020 making them the owners of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. But over the years they …
There are many different types of guitars. From electric and acoustic to slide and baritone there is a huge variety. But what is a resonator guitar? Well it’s a type of acoustic guitar that is constructed to be much louder. In fact you can think of a resonator guitar as being like its own amplifier …